AIPMT PRELIMS2005Zoology-Genetics

AIPMT PRELIMS 2005 Zoology Molecular Biology MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Which one of the following makes use of RNA as a template to synthesize DNA?

A

Reverse transcriptase

B

DNA dependant RNA polymerase

C

DNA polymerase

D

RNA polymerase

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Reverse transcriptase is an enzyme that synthesizes DNA from an RNA template, a process used by retroviruses.

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